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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.58, 392.44 and 139.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.58, 392.44 and 139.81 is: 209.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.58 : 392.44 = 139.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.58/392.44 = 139.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.58x = 392.44 × 139.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.58x = 54,868.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,868.37/261.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.76

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